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The Politics of Mothering

• Concerned about the burden society places on mothers?
• Think mothering is undervalued? 
• Angry about poverty and depression being so high in mothers?
• Helpless about the way your children are relentlessly targeted by advertisers?

Visit the following groups..

The National Association of Mothers' Centers (www.motherscenter.org) - "Motherhood can be exhilarating, frightening, joyful, anxiety-producing, confusing, and can also be the most fulfilling yet undervalued job in the world. Mothers' Centers offer mothers a place to learn, to listen and to be listened to..."

International MOMS Clubs (www.momsclub.org) - "We are a support group designed just for you, the at-home mother of today! You are interested in the world around you, want a variety of activities for you and your children, and are proud of your choice of at-home mothering for your families! We know, because we're at-home mothers, too!
You need a support group that understands your special needs as an at-home mother and we're it! We are the first, largest and fastest growing support group specifically for ALL at-home mothers.."

Mothers' Support Network (http://www.motherssupportnetwork.org/) - "Our mission is to support parents in their quest to raise happy, healthy children.
Mothers' Support Network is open to all parents who seek to learn more and receive support in caring for their children in a style that emphasizes personal choice and responsibility in a loving manner. As parents, we seek to develop our own intuition and skills in caring for our children, to maintain or restore their health and well-being. We do not advocate any particular methods or behaviors, but support parents making their own well-informed choices. There are many ways to become involved. Come to our meetings or events. Become a member and receive our newsletter in your mailbox. Write about your experiences for this newsletter..."

The Motherhood Project: Watch out for children: a mother's statement to advertizers (www.watchoutforchildren.org) - "Working to Promote a Mothers' Renaissance - fresh thinking, discussion, and activism by mothers about motherhood and mothering, and about who mothers are, what we do, our importance to our children, families, and society, and our potential as catalysts for cultural and social change for the benefit of children and families..."

Mothers Ought to Have Equal Rights (www.mothersoughttohaveequalrights.org) - "In the past few decades women have made enormous progress, but many women who become mothers have been left behind. The work of caring for children and other dependent family members is still unpaid or grossly underpaid, disrespected, and unacknowledged by all of the major institutions in our society. We believe that correcting the economic disadvantages facing caregivers is the big unfinished business of the women's movement.."

Mothers and More (www.mothersandmore.org) - " Mothers & More is a non-profit organization that cares for the caregiver. We provide opportunities for mothers to connect with one another in ways that assist them in developing their unique identities as women and help them move more confidently through the transitions that affect their family, work and life."

Mothers Acting Up (www.mothersactingup.org) "Mothers Acting Up is dedicated to mobilizing the gigantic political strength of Mothers*.  We realize that we live in a world that does not prioritize or protect our children's well-being and that this will not change without each of us finding the courage and commitment to speak out on their behalf.  By mobilizing our gigantic political strength, we can ensure the health, education, and safety of every child, not just a privileged few."

The Mothers Movement Online (www.mothersmovement.org) - "Resources for Mothers and Others who think about social change.."

Center for Research on Mothering at York University, Toronto 

Mothers of Color at Home (www.mochamoms.org) - "a site for stay at home moms. Mocha Moms is a support group for stay at home mothers who have chosen not to work full-time outside of the home in order to devote more time to their families. Our website can be used as a resource for current members, prospective members or anyone else interested in stay at home parenting, child rearing and related topics. "

Source: Mothering Magazine. For more links and current concerns, visit: http://www.mothering.com/sections/action_alerts/action_alerts.html

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